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Help..plant? compatible?

amphiman Nov 15, 2007 05:19 PM

I just purchased a plant..whcih came with no identification...i just thought it looked like it could do well..i dont know though...here it is... what is it?


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Slaytonp Nov 15, 2007 07:23 PM

This looks like one of the Peperomias, possibly P. obtusifolia. This entire genus does well in vivariums.

Here's one of the smaller leaved species, P. campylotropa.

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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

Dendrobates: auratus blue, auratus Ancon Hill, tinctorius azureus, leucomelas. Phyllobates: vittatus, terribilis, lugubris. Epipedobates: anthonyi tricolor pasaje. Ranitomeya fantastica, imitator, reticulata. Adelphobates castaneoticus, galactonotus. Oophagia pumilio Bastimentos. (updated systematic nomenclature)

amphiman Nov 15, 2007 08:53 PM

You're right it is Peperomia obtusifolia...what a great find..thanks for your help

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